Just when you thought the tech layoff apocalypse couldn’t get any wilder, Walmart has entered the chat – and not in a fun way. The retail giant is slicing through its San Bruno tech workforce like a hot knife through butter, cutting up to 106 staffers in what they’re calling a “Building for the future” restructure. 🔪

The Corporate Buzzword Bonanza

Walmart’s global CTO Suresh Kumar and U.S. CEO John Furner dropped a memo that reads like a masterclass in corporate doublespeak. “Removing layers and complexity”? Translation: We’re trimming the fat, tech workers. Engineers, data scientists, and managers across finance, marketing, and operations are getting the boot.

The Trump Tariff Twist

While Walmart claims this is about “innovation” and “speeding up decision-making,” there’s an elephant in the room: Trump’s tariffs. The company’s CFO has already hinted at price increases, which means consumers might feel the pinch soon. Even the former president couldn’t resist throwing shade, demanding Walmart “eat the tariffs” instead of passing costs to customers.

The Bay Area Bloodletting Continues

This isn’t just a Walmart problem. The Bay Area’s tech scene is experiencing a bloodbath, with social media giants and biotech startups also wielding the layoff axe. For tech workers, it’s becoming a game of corporate musical chairs – and the music keeps stopping.

Bottom line? In 2025’s tech world, job security is about as stable as a startup’s seed funding. Stay nimble, tech warriors. 💻🚀